Elise and the Scorpion King (Magical Journey Series Book 1)

C, Ta Shemau,

wn as Upper Egypt, that his father’s loyal servant could ever find. The wood was from a Sycamore tree, and the distinctive design of sphinx and other symbols especially the family sign or totem, a scorpion, were carved in the back and side

ician could not tell what kind of disease his father acquired after fighting against the Nubians at the time. He s

ght against them. It still hurt him to lose his father. One day, he swore on his father’s mummified re

ess (the hemet netjer) while his two bodyguards stood erectly in the background with a spear in their hands. The high priestess

ts and anklets. His clothes were made from the highest quality

metallic looking pieces of jewelries, around their private parts and a headdress on their heads. They both had bald he

his kingdom, perform. She was from a noble family and she was not more than seventeen years of age. With her beauti

cast downward as he spoke, keeping the laws and tradition in mind. Low class people were not allowe

mportant message to convey to you.” H

a glance at the kneeling servant. His dark ey

shed me to send you her wor

a word. His guards followed him quickly like a shadow. His heart danced as he was excited to wait for the birth of

away too. His head bowed, he follow

, a couple of acolytes each, brought torches for their guide back as the night was so dark with only a few torches lit around the city of Tjenu (Thinis or This, the famous lost city), which belonged t

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rn child was beside the queen, sleeping quietly. The baby’s small b

is son for the first time. He sat on the bed and the queen smiled at

him, my king?” aske

filled with emotions o

leased wit

And here, Djer is born. I am happy that I was not in my chambers when your servant was sent

his hand and ki

right time comes. I will try my best to g

I’m looking forward to it.” He the

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ther houses and townhouses were quite far away from the two temples. Thus, the distance made t

d tiles. The outer and inner brick walls were painted yellow and blue, respectively. Meanwhile,

wn garden and pool, which were only of the priests and priestesses’ disposal. The paths to the garden and pool had also respective guards so that no one coul

m. It was their duty to serve them with utmost respect and submission according to their religion, especially the king. It was believed tha

separately. The two temples were just close to each other. Guards were also

yed at their best and nothing unsightly was allowed, and the high priest or priestess h

d. And flowers were also offered formed in garlands, which were prepared and ensured by gardeners and

and attributes while the music were like rattled sounds of percussion o

es closed, she stopped amidst because of a certain blinding light that

her eyes sudde

a vision,” she said

ly. The priestess then finished the ritual that

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t battle?” asked the king with a serious and hope

er. She will arrive soon,” s

lite seer do for us?

that it is the elite seer’s decision if she will come to join and

about the elite seer, he was skeptical. He asked her before what was

about your fears, your feelings. The elite seer has protectors, priestesses, guardians, executioners and caretakers. An

is face turned into a deeper frown. “Who

are your enem

agician to rescue the elite seer from my

ot come alo

People in the meantime.” The king got up from his throne

accompanied by their soldiers that arrived in Ta Shemau were confr

h body protectors, maces, spears,

al of his army, commanded them t

nd children!” King Hor-Aha’s

y pierced the hot air as t